What is Article 209 of indian constitution

 

📜 Article 209 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business

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🔹 Text Summary:

Article 209 empowers a State Legislature to make laws to regulate the procedure for dealing with financial matters like the annual budget, money bills, and other financial bills.

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📌 Key Provisions:

• The Legislature of a State may by law:

  • Regulate the procedure for financial business in the House (or Houses).

  • Lay down special procedures related to:

    • Annual Financial Statement (Article 202)

    • Demands for Grants (Article 203)

    • Appropriation Bills (Article 204)

    • Supplementary or Excess Grants (Article 205)

    • Votes on Account or Credit (Article 206)

    • Money Bills and Financial Bills (Article 207)

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🧠 Key Takeaways:

• This Article gives legislative authority to the State to systematize financial procedures.

• Ensures that financial control mechanisms are codified through laws passed by the State Legislature.

• Provides uniformity and clarity in how the Assembly handles state finances.

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✅ Example:

• A state may pass a “Financial Procedure Act” under Article 209 to define:

  • When the Budget must be presented,

  • How long the debate on grants will last,

  • The form and content of financial bills.

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⚖️ Related Articles:

Article	Subject
202	Annual Financial Statement (State Budget)
203–207	Various financial procedures
208	Rules of procedure for State Legislature
209	Law-making power for financial procedures

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